Celery, also known as "dry celery", is a herbaceous plant of the family Apiaceae, and it can be an annual or biennial plant. Since ancient times, celery has won people's favor for its unique and fresh fragrance. Meng Xi in the Tang Dynasty once said: "It smells good when put into wine sauce". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that celery tastes bitter but is sweet in nature, and falls into the stomach and liver meridians. Its main functions are soothing the liver and clearing heat, expelling wind and dampness. Celery contains a chemical substance that can promote the accelerated decomposition of fat, which can reduce weight for obese people. For type 2 diabetes patients with obesity, eating celery can be very beneficial. Eating celery regularly can not only help lower blood pressure, but also prevent and treat other complications. Celery contains relatively high levels of calcium and phosphorus, which can play a certain role in calming nerves and protecting blood vessels. Celery can also strengthen bones and is effective in treating diabetes combined with osteoporosis. Eating celery regularly, especially celery leaves, is very beneficial in preventing arteriosclerosis and has adjuvant therapeutic effects. Celery is cool and slippery in nature. People who have a weak spleen and cold stomach, or loose bowels should be cautious about eating it. People with low blood pressure should also be careful. There are two common types of celery in the market: hollow-stemmed celery and solid-stemmed celery. Solid-stemmed celery is dark green with narrow grooves, while hollow-stemmed celery is slightly lighter in color with wider grooves. It's better to buy solid-stemmed celery. Celery and other vegetables are suitable for vertical storage. The amount of chlorophyll preserved in vertically stored vegetables is more than that in horizontally stored ones. Moreover, the longer the storage time, the greater the difference. The hematopoietic components in chlorophyll have high nutritional value. Grapefruit and Celery Juice Ingredients: 2 grapefruits, 3 stalks of celery Seasoning: 1 teaspoon of honey Directions: 1. Wash the celery and drain slightly, do not remove the leaves. 2. Wash the grapefruits, peel them, and cut them into small sections. 3. Put the celery and grapefruit alternately into the juicer to make juice. Pour it into a glass, add honey and mix well. Warm reminder: Studies show that celery is a nutrient-rich food with high medicinal value. The leaves of celery contain nutrients such as carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, so they should not be discarded. Stir-fried Celery with Almonds Ingredients: 200g of celery, 100g of almonds, appropriate amount of garlic paste Seasonings: A little salt, monosodium glutamate, and soup Directions: 1. Remove the tendons from the celery, cut it into cubes, blanch it in boiling water briefly, then take it out and cool it in cold water to keep it emerald green. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan, stir-fry the garlic paste until fragrant, add the almonds and stir-fry until they turn slightly yellow, then add the diced celery. 3. Add a little soup, season with monosodium glutamate and salt, and stir-fry evenly. Warm reminder: Studies show that people who eat almonds five times a week have a 50% lower chance of getting heart disease compared to those who rarely eat or don't eat almonds at all.